Job Description
This position will begin August 2026
Supply Leadership Program Member – Various Locations
The Supply Leadership Program (SLP) is a three-year early talent program designed to attract, develop, and retain high performing candidates into Mars Wrigley Supply Leadership roles.
Members of the program are recent STEM college graduates interested in pursuing a career path in Supply Leadership. Over the course of the program, participants will complete three yearlong rotations at one of our Mars Wrigley Manufacturing Sites to develop acumen in Manufacturing at Mars (MSE), Engineering, and People Leadership.
Program Details
The rotation design of the SLP is designed to maximize the SLP member’s exposure to essential experiences that enable the below purpose statement :
SLP Purpose Statement | Create a future-ready talent pipeline by attracting, developing, and retaining high potential, diverse talent to become the next generation of Supply Leaders.
Rotation Design
- 3-Year Program
- 3, 12 month Rotations
Rotations across different functions within the same Manufacturing Site
2 essential experiences (e.g., CI Specialist, IE Technician, Project Engineer)1 leadership experience (e.g., Production Leader, Maintenance Leader)
Supervisory shift work with off shift potentialLocation : One of our 13 North American Mars Wrigley Manufacturing SitesWhat are looking for?
The Supply Leadership Program Member is high-potential recent college graduate. Participation in a Mars Internship Program, primarily Mars Wrigley Make and Engineering internships, is a preferred prerequisite. Additional eligibility requirements are listed below :
Eligibility :
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, food sciences, operations management, supply chain or a comparable disciplineMinimum of one recent internship in manufacturing environment (CPG preferable)
Focus : Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing / Production Operations, Project Engineering, Project Management, ReliabilityExposure to the foundational elements of TPM or lean manufacturing experienceStrong desire to work in a manufacturing environmentWhat will be your key responsibilities?
Manufacturing Essential Experience (CI Specialist | Industrial Engineering Technician)
The manufacturing essential experience roles are responsible for supporting and leading loss elimination across the Manufacturing Line, Value Streams, and Production Lines through the implementation and application of the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE, TPM) toolkit.
Both Manufacturing Essential Experience Roles
Facilitate team meetings effectively; communicate opportunities and follow‑up on actionsDevelop to be subject matter experts on the functional / technical aspects of their assigned area / roleActive member of at least one Mars Supply Excellence (MSE / TPM) PillarLead and support the implementation of key MSE Pillar Essential Element (AM, FMOS, FI)Leverage a suite of Digital Tools to support the implementation and sustainment of MSELead root cause problem solving efforts on top losses (cost, waste, performance)Use appropriate problem solving tools (basic and advanced) as neededProvide regular, ongoing communication with production Associates and Line Managers on status of identified losses and improvement activities.Supports Production Team to ensure that all Line and Departmental metrics are achievedCI Specialist (Manufacturing Essential Experience)
Develop expertise in the usage of various data systems to identify top lossesLeverage the MSE Toolkit to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunitiesLead root cause problem‑solving efforts on key chronic losses for their area of responsibilityCoach teams on AM DMS execution and problem‑solving skillsExpert for the AM DMSs : Centerline (CL), Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Abnormality Handling (AH), and 5SLead key connection point meetings and own performance data collection accuracy, analysis, and action planningFacilitates and own the Line loss analysis through gathering, interpreting reporting, and actioning against top lossesDevelops control strategies and decision rules to enable operators to respond to out‑of‑control situations and improve line efficienciesIndustrial Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Essential Experience)
Primary responsibility within the site for KPI tracking and establishing targets (annual, periodic, weekly, and daily)Develop and track against Site budget parameters including waste, labor, and expenses.Identify continuous improvement opportunities through data analysis, observation, and validate resultsDevelop, track, and continuously improve the Site value leadership (cost savings) agendaConduct and coordinate analyses to identify and quantify opportunities or shortfalls in operational and / or direct cost financial performanceCAB business case development and project justification writingResponsible for Site Activity Management processProvide analysis and data on bottleneck capacity analysis for each process function to evaluate potential capacity constraintsEngineering Essential Experience (Project Engineer)
Performs defined assignments in the entry level of the technical leadership career bandResponsible for fundamental executional activities of projectsActive member of the Central Engineering community, the local engineering team, and project team(s) currently assignedDeploy engineering know‑how to successfully support the execution of projects that deliver a sustained technical competitive advantageManaging multiple construction activities while delivering safe, secure, and environmentally responsible resultsMonitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delaysPreparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and / or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.Providing engineering know‑how to support the execution of projectsIdentify, develop, and gather the resources necessary to complete the projectPrepare engineering standards, designs, and work specifications; develop project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; and select materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractorsContribute to a winning environment that promotes safety, trust and confidenceUnderstand, comply with, and reinforce safety, security, and environmental policiesDevelop skills that support excellence in executionEnsure fundamental executional activities are aligned with overall project prioritiesLeadership Essential Experience (Production | Maintenance Leader)
Build an effective team in his / her shift and area of responsibilityManage the training strategy for both individual associates and the teamImplement and enforce established policy and area and organizational strategiesConversion - Manage the efforts of multi-line, area, or technology operating teams on one shift in efficiently converting materials into quality products in a safe, secure, and sanitary manner within the product design specifications.Change Agent - Implement changes in methods, equipment, systems, and organization, as needed, to ensure that the objectives of the line / area are met and input and recommendations for such changes by using a continuous improvement mindset.Area Ownership – Collaborate with the rest of the Area Leadership Team (Area Leader or Continuous Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement Specialist, Maintenance Coordinator) to create and execute the reliability strategy for the area of responsibility.Coaching – Coach operators to build their functional capabilities and to drive accountability in Safety, Quality and Food Safety, Autonomous Maintenance, and team engagement.Line Operations - Coordinate materials, staffing, and resources to support line operationStandards Implementation and Adherence – Ensure standards are implemented on shift and in areas of responsibility through effective communication, change management, consistent reinforcement, coaching, guidance, and accountability measures.Associate Safety – Ensure safe working conditions, behaviors, and mindsets by directly implementing Mars Safety programs and driving a relentless focus amongst the TeamFood Safety and Product Quality – Ensure the ongoing production of safe and defect‑free products consistent with the principles of Mars.Associate Advocacy - Manage associate relations issues and guide and direct the hiring, training, retraining, development, and motivation of Operations associates following self‑managed, team‑working principles with a minimum degree of guidance from the Area Leader or Value Stream Leader.Engagement - Responsible for facilitating and driving an environment of high associate engagement on the team.Goal Setting and Measurement - With the general guidance of the Value Stream or Area Leader and / or the support of the Continuous Improvement Engineer, establish line and individual performance standards and goals, and measure, control, take corrective action, and report results as appropriate.Troubleshooting – Utilize the technical resources on shift for the preventive maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of process / packaging equipment problems, to effectively use these resources to achieve desired performance levels.Escalations - Proactively identify risks and opportunities and reactively lead on‑shift incident resolution when operators require additional support. Prioritize, assign resources against escalated issues, and make decisions to resolve escalated issues.Communications - Ensure that open communications are established and that opportunities to broaden the scope and responsibility of Operations teams / associates are undertaken.Operations Strategy - Participate in implementing improvement strategies to help the line / area perform more effectively in the near term.Recruiting and Onboarding – Responsible for partnering with Talent Acquisition to recruit and select Associates for operations roles and responsible for onboarding associates effectively.Associate Development – Develop associates by mentoring and supporting their development plans and helping them grow in functional capability and long‑term career.Manufacturing, Engineering, & Leadership Skills
Action PlanningAnalyze Alternatives and Recommend SolutionsDemonstrated excellent mechanical / technical aptitudeData Collection and Analysis, Data ControlBusiness Case ContributionConceptual knowledge of engineering theories, principles and practicesMars Supply Excellence (MSE / TPM) | Lean ManufacturingOutstanding analytical and problem‑solving skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsClear ability to relate to and motivate peopleCertified Trainer : Demonstrated capability to effectively train associatesProvides clear effective coaching and feedback : process & performanceProject planning & project managementProficient in MS Office and SAPManufacturing, Engineering, & Leadership Competencies :
Action OrientedBuilds Effective TeamsBuilds NetworksCommunicates EffectivelyDirects WorkManages AmbiguityOptimizes Work ProcessesSituational AdaptabilityTech SavvyAbout Mars, Incorporated
Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonusFor more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family‑owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.
Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of Confectionery, Food, and Petcare products and services, we employ over 140,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction : forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best‑loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’S®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL™, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses, including AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, and VCA™.
We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
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